Category Archives: Cleaning/Organizing

Frugal Shopping

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

I love grocery shopping. I know, I know, I should probably get a hobby. And I’m not going to pretend that I love grocery shopping on busy Saturdays. Especially when I get stuck behind a gaggle of old ladies who … Continue reading →

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Laundry

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

I hate doing laundry. HATE it. I actually worked in a laundromat the summer between high school and university. It was extremely hot and while I loved my bosses, I hated washing, drying and folding laundry. But it is a … Continue reading →

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Label-Making Fun!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

I bought a label-maker. My dad had one and after the novelty of writing “jerk-face” labels wore off, I saw that this could be quite useful. Specifically in my kitchen. So when I went to Costco with my mother today, … Continue reading →

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Make your own Glass Cleaner

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

I hate cleaning windows. I don’t really do it that often. I mostly clean the mirrors in the bathroom. I actually go through quite a bit of glass cleaner, so I found a recipe for a cheaper version. This is … Continue reading →

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Make your own Multi-Purpose Spray

Posted on September 1, 2010 by

Since we’ve made shower spray and carpet refresher, I figure that now it is time to make some more cleaning products for the home. One that I use quite frequently is Multi-Purpose Spray. I spray down the counters in the … Continue reading →

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Cleaning your Drains

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

There is not much worse than a clogged sink. Well, maybe there are, but it’s a sure-fire way to piss me off for the rest of the day. And apparently using commercial chemicals can damage the pipes, which can lead … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Multi-Purpose Wipes

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Who doesn’t love multi-purpose wipes? They’re convenient and you just use pull one off, wipe up the mess on the counter and then throw it out. And in the vein of my previous post on throwing things out that are … Continue reading →

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Don’t Throw That Away!: Uses for Stuff You Thought was Garbage

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

I hate throwing things away that I can use. Maybe that’s why I tend to be a bit of a pack-rat (I’m working on it!), but nothing irks me more than getting rid of stuff that you can use again, … Continue reading →

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Household Tips for Condiments

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

Ok, so since I’ve started making my own cleaning products, I’ve been thinking about how I have a lot of the ingredients already in the house. And then I started looking for tips and tricks for common items. And I found … Continue reading →

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Scrapbooking for Lazy People (ie. Me)

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

I am kind of fascinated by scrapbooking (or “memory keeping” as I’ve also heard it referred to). I mean, some of it seems hopelessly lame and obsessive, but it does seem like a great way to show off pictures. And … Continue reading →

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